This presentation of a vast variety of perspectives on addiction recovery and prevention deserves a wide audience. For those battling addiction, serenity is often an elusive or... Read More

While playful and witty, this narrator allows us to be rooted in the rich soil of Chinese history and culture. Sharon Winters’s "Cutted Chicken in Shanghai" is a delightful... Read More

The beauty of this book is in its celebration of the mundane and examination of life experiences that feel both personal and universal. James Patrick Graham’s "Inverted Heart"... Read More

Jackson’s buoyancy infuses every word she writes, making this an easy book to read in spite of its sometimes-difficult subject matter. We read memoirs to confirm that we are... Read More

Nuanced characters add depth to this dazzling first in a series set in a political dystopia in 2016. Set in a not-too-distant future where the United States is on the verge of... Read More

This intriguing thriller features nonstop action and stakes that get higher and higher right up until the very end. Question #1: Is it OK to kill another human being? Question... Read More

Canelo’s rich smorgasbord of healing modalities is this book’s greatest strength. Anthony Canelo is a holistic health strategist, herbalist, and owner of the Phoenix... Read More

There’s a doctor in the Big House, and he has some chillingly funny tales about his patients. In his chilling and hilarious memoir, Maximum Insecurity: A Doctor in the... Read More

Secret societies, artificial intelligence, and wild action meet in "The Critical Task". First-time novelist Bryan A. Mantz packs every page of "The Critical Task" with action... Read More

This story is uniquely appropriate for young adults, who are so often trying to find themselves. "Divided against Yourselves" is a young adult fantasy about the reincarnation of... Read More

Intellectual dialogue adds depth to this love story with two refreshing characters. A lonely couple defies the brutal blows of circumstance in this transatlantic journey to... Read More

"To the Survivors" weaves together many candid accounts to form a brave and alarming exposé of assault. After years of volunteering at a rape crisis center, Robert Uttaro... Read More